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Long-serving Apple director appointed chairman

Arthur Levinson becomes chairman of Apple, stepping into the role after the loss of founder Steve Jobs. Disney CEO Bob Iger also joins the board.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2011

Apple

Apple launches music matching service

Tracks are accessed at 256KBps AAC DRM-free quality, even if the copy in the user's library is of a lower quality.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2011

Apple

Search on for Apple retail boss

Tim Cook's quest for Apple's new retail head continues, as recruitment firm scrambles to fill Johnson's big shoes amidst global expansion.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2011

Microsoft

Making the most of the cloud

Cloud computing scales new heights, offering businesses flexible, cost-effective solutions like Office 365 for enhanced productivity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2011

Apple

Amazon to challenge Siri

Amazon makes a stealthy move, buying voice tech start-up Yap, potentially setting the stage to challenge Apple's Siri.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2011

Marketing Technologies

Adobe to lay off 750 staff - Updated

Adobe announces 750 job cuts in a £71 million restructuring, shifting focus to digital media and marketing amid falling shares.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2011

Unified Communications

Telecom prices iPhone 4S

Telecom reveals iPhone 4S deals: Free with $120/month contract. Sale starts Friday at select NZ locations, challenging Vodafone's upcoming offer.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2011

Apple

Motorola wins Apple injunction

Motorola's patent claim sees German court bar certain Apple devices, facing fines up to 250,000 euro. Google's acquisition not affected.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2011

Apple

Is Apple bringing Siri to older iPhones?

With the new iPhone 4S landing here on Friday, one rumour suggests its flagship app may receive a more general release.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2011

iOS

Google pulls iOS Gmail app

Google hastily retracts its newly launched iOS Gmail app hours after release, citing a significant bug impairing notifications and user experience.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2011

Apple

Steve Jobs book into top 20 for 2011

In just a week, Walter Isaacson's biography of Steve Jobs leaps into the US top 20 bestsellers of 2011, selling 379,000 copies.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2011

Stories from Other Regions

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Supply Chain

Motorola Solutions shaves off wireless broadband products

Motorola trims portfolio, selling its Orthogon and Canopy wireless products to form Cambium Networks, aimed at boosting global broadband connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2011

Virtualisation

Virtualisation hype 'inching towards reality'

Virtualisation in NZ set to leap from test phase to wide adoption, promising big opportunities for tech industry, says IDC analyst.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2011

Apple

Voting via iPad

Oregon trials iPad voting to boost accessibility, aiming at larger future elections. This move could revolutionise casting ballots in the US.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2011

Bring Your Own Device

The new rules for attracting young talent

To win over young talent, businesses must enhance tech flexibility, allowing more choice in devices, social media, and remote work, says Cisco's study.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2011